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I love Pilates as well. I did a group class for nearly 8 years until it was discontinued. Woe is me! Not a spec of back trouble the entire time. No more classes in my area and the core classes at the new gym seem to be for younger crowd. I’m 60. So after a 7-year hiatus I’m doing Pilates with a video at home but really…
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You go girl!
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Scars are pretty much a non-issue for most women. We really don't care if someone has them. The same goes for hair - or lack thereof.
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I, too, need accountability. I'd be happy to friend you as well.
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I had a 1260 allowance and had a terrible time with it. I thought about food all day long, even though I was eating a lot of fruit and vegetables (always amazed how I used up my sugars so quickly with fruit). I went up 90 calories to 1350 and it made a huge difference for me. I didn't feel deprived and just upped my…
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For the poster who wanted to know how to record it: try circuit-training; it's already in the database and is farily close to the same thing.
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I've lifted for 14 years now with a few off intervals here and there. I can tell when I'm not doing strength training because I don't feel as good. It's my go-to left-brained exercise. I've had a few bouts of biceps tendonitis when I've overextended or tried to get crazy. And yes, I invariably have to take some time off.…
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I'm drinking tea as I read this. I don't like cold tea or iced tea or any of the tea-flavored beverages. I find a nice hot cup of Constant Comment green tea is perfect after a meal, warm and soothing so I don't eat dessert, or mid-afternoon when I would otherwise be disposed to snack. As long as your tea doesn't contain…
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I have a 32 oz bottle of water that I fill in the morning and again in the afternoon. Try squeezing a little bit of lemon into the water if it's a chore. I drink a big glass of water when I first get up in the morning, too, and I find that I really miss it now if I don't have it. It's what your body gets used to. I like…
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Braeburn and pink lady; a honey crisp is lovely in the fall while we can get them
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There are NO hard and fast rules, including 3 sets of 12. I've been doing strength training for 13 years. I've worked with a few trainers and I've worked alone. When I start a new exercise, I tend to do a little lighter weight the first set or even the first few days until my form is good. CONTROL your motion; don't go too…
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I love eggs and frequently have a scrambled egg sandwich after a vigorous workout. I usually have one whole egg and 1/4 cup of Egg Beaters or another substitute on two slices of 100% whole wheat toast (no butter or anything). I get the healthy fat from the whole egg without doing two much damage to my…
